[OKC] What an opportunity -- white roofs

[Shauna Lawyer Struby]

Great info! Thanks Kenneth. 

 

We'll definitely take this into consideration.

 

Anyone else have discoveries to share about more sustainable and resilient
choices for replacing hail-damaged roofs?

 

From: Kenneth Fitzsimmons [mailto:ken at task-design.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 2:30 PM
Cc: okc at sustainableokc.org; 'Sustainability Issues in Oklahoma'
Subject: Re: [OKC] What an opportunity -- white roofs

 

Shauna

 

I definitely applaud your posting about white roofs . White roofs in general
are more reflective than dark roofs but surprisingly some white roofs are
not "cool roofs" per Energy Star criteria whereas some darker colors are.
Most shingle companies make "cool roof" shingles (in several colors) which
reflect sun/ absorb less heat / reduce energy cost in summer , etc. but they
do cost more so homeowners may have to pay the extra cost out of pocket.
Other more sustainable alternatives are metal roofs or shingles made from
recycled tires. Unfortunately  they do cost alot more upfront than asphalt
and may still be damaged by large hail (not as easily though). I would ask
the roofing company about white roof/ cool roof options.

 

I too am trying to decide which way to go since our roof has been damaged by
the recent hail and will  require replacement . We would love to replace the
asphalt shingles with all corrugated metal roof as used on our studio roof
(which also got dinged ) but it will add several thousands extra to replace.
We are hoping that the premium credits for a more durable roof  and reduced
risk of replacement from another hail storm will make it a more affordable
option.

 

In the meantime would love to find a recycling company to do something with
all the asphalt shingles.

 

Kenneth Fitzsimmons, AIA

 

TASK design, inc.

405 . 625 . 2115

www.task-design.com

 

 

 

On Jun 9, 2010, at 11:44 AM, Shauna Lawyer Struby wrote:





My central OKC neighborhood is roof repair grand central due to the horrific
May 16 hail storm (do not want to relive that one like that anytime soon!).

 

With all the roof replacement going on comes a huge opportunity to make a
difference in reducing energy consumption with white roofs. Please help
spread the word! We just had our adjustor here and roofer this week -- white
roofing materials are available!

 


White
<http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/05/white-roofs-figh-climate-change-chu
i.php>  Roofs to Sweep the World, Fight Climate Change


by Brian
<http://www.treehugger.com/author/brian-merchant-brooklyn-new-yo-1/>
Merchant, Brooklyn, New York


Business  <http://www.treehugger.com/business_politics/> & Politics

 

It's long been known that white
<http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/raise-white-roof.html>  roofs
reflect more heat back into space, reducing the amount of electricity used
for A/C and thus drastically cutting down on energy consumption. Some
estimates say they save
<http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/09/lighter-roofs-save-billion-dollars-
annually.php>  billions of dollars annually. And they've just gotten their
most public, most official shout out yet--Secretary of Energy Stephen
<http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/02/obama-green-team-stephen-chu-secret
ary-of-energy.php>  Chu has recommended that the world should try to have
"white roofs everywhere to help fight climate change"--remarks that were
carried in hundreds of news wires around the world.

 

More here :::
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/05/white-roofs-figh-climate-change-chui
.php

 

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